Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State CUSA Championship Game Prediction | CFB Best Bets
John Canady
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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are set for a showdown against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with the Conference USA Championship at stake. Both squads have impressed throughout the season, with each team entering with an 8-4 record. Now, they’ll have a chance to grab the conference championship before they can turn their attention to any bowl games.
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Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State
- Location: AmFirst Stadium (Jacksonville, Alabama) | Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: CBSSN
- Spread: Jacksonville State -4.5, Moneyline: Jacksonville State -194, Total: 57.5
Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Best Bet: Western Kentucky ML +160
Entering this matchup, both squads are evenly matched. The Hilltoppers offense can score at will, and their defense is no joke. The same goes for Jacksonville State, which has shown that it can go toe-to-toe with any team at the conference. However, the two teams are heading into this battle in a unique situation where they just played each other the week prior, with Western Kentucky coming out on top. Now, in a rematch, the Hilltoppers open as underdogs and fresh off a win against this same team, it’s hard not to take those odds.
Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Best Total Bet: Under 57.5
The Hilltoppers have averaged 27.2 points per game, while the Gamecocks have shown plenty of offensive firepower, averaging 35.4 points per contest. However, following last weekend’s game, where the combined score totaled 36 points, it’s hard to imagine the total would jump up 22 points this go around. A final score of 27-20 seems like a realistic outcome.
Western Kentucky Best Player Bet: Kisean Johnson 80+ Receiving Yards +132
Kisean Johnson has been a focal point for Western Kentucky on offense all season. The wideout is up to 65 receptions for 830 receiving yards and one touchdown on the season, and he could be in line for a big game against the conference rivals on Friday. Fresh off an eight-catch, 51-yard outing against the Gamecocks last weekend, Johnson will be looking to bounce back in a big way.
Jacksonville State Best Player Bet: Tre Stewart First Touchdown Scorer +310
Tre Stewart has been the most consistent player on the Gamecocks offense this year and arguably the best player on the entire team. The running back has single-handedly put the team on his back with 1,403 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. Against Western Kentucky, the Gamecocks will likely look to set the tone early, which could result in them leaning on Stewart from the jump.
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